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New Australian reefs discovered
Source: Copyright 2005, BBC
Date: April 22, 2005
Byline: Phil Mercer
Original URL: Status ONLINE
Australian scientists have reported the discovery of coral reefs stretching
100km (62.5 miles) in the Gulf of Carpentaria, off the north coast.
They were located near Mornington Island, where deep murky water obscured them
from the view of satellites.
Researchers have called it a major discovery that showed how little was known
about Australia's continental shelf.
The newly discovered reefs could be at least 100,000 years old.
They were found inadvertently by scientists investigating a number of small
reefs discovered on a previous expedition two years ago.
Sonar mapping equipment has produced an accurate picture of what was previously
hidden from the gaze of satellites.
Researchers have said the discovery makes the Gulf of Carpentaria one of
Australia's most important coral zones.
There could be as many as 50 small reefs, as well as this new long platform ...
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